Lian Tanner Reading Order
5 series · 12 books · Born 1951
Lian Tanner is an Australian fantasy author known for crafting intricate young adult worlds filled with mystery and adventure. Her novels, published between 2000 and 2020, span multiple series including The Hidden and The Keepers, along with several acclaimed standalones that showcase her gift for building richly detailed settings and complex characters. Writing from her home in southern Tasmania, Tanner has created a body of work that appeals to readers seeking imaginative fantasy with depth and originality.
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Picture Series
Complete1 book (2024–2024)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | When the Lights Went Out |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (2004–2020)
Lian Tanner has written three complete standalone fantasy novels for young adults, published between 2004 and 2020. Each book stands alone and can be enjoyed independently, though reading them in publication order—beginning with Rats!, followed by Ella and the Ocean, and concluding with A Clue for Clara—provides the best experience. These works showcase Tanner's imaginative storytelling across her fantasy and young adult writing.
Start with Rats! and read in order.
Start this series with Rats!
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Rats! |
| 2 |  Ella and the Ocean |
| 3 |  A Clue for Clara |
The Hidden Series
Complete3 books (2013–2016)
The Hidden is a complete fantasy series by Lian Tanner consisting of three books published between 2013 and 2016. The trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with Icebreaker, followed by Sunker's Deep, and concluding with Battlesong. This young adult fantasy series combines adventure and worldbuilding across its three interconnected installments.
Start with Icebreaker and read in order.
Start this series with Icebreaker
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Icebreaker |
| 2 |  Sunker's Deep |
| 3 |  Battlesong |
The KeepersBooks Series
Complete3 books (2000–2012)
The Keepers is a complete fantasy series by Lian Tanner consisting of three books published between 2000 and 2012. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Museum of Thieves, followed by City of Lies, and concluding with Path of Beasts. This young adult fantasy series unfolds as an interconnected narrative that builds across all three installments.
Start with Museum of Thieves and read in order.
Start this series with Museum of Thieves
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Museum of Thieves |
| 2 |  City of Lies |
| 3 |  Path of Beasts |
The Rogues Series
Complete2 books (2017–2018)
Lian Tanner's The Rogues is a completed two-book fantasy series for young adult readers. The series consists of Accidental Heroes (2017) and Secret Guardians (2018), which should be read in publication order. This fantasy duology follows a complete story arc across its two volumes.
Start with Accidental Heroes and read in order.
Start this series with Accidental Heroes
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Accidental Heroes |
| 2 |  Secret Guardians |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Lian Tanner written?
- Lian Tanner has written 12 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2000 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Lian Tanner series?
- Here are the first books in Lian Tanner's series: The Hidden: Icebreaker; The KeepersBooks: Museum of Thieves; The Rogues: Accidental Heroes.
- What order should I read Lian Tanner's books?
- We recommend reading Lian Tanner's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Lian Tanner's series complete?
- Lian Tanner has 5 completed series.